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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,262.77 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,262.77 and 430.60 is: 645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,262.77 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,262.77 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,262.77 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 543,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,744.03/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.50

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